The Collector

«The Collector» — the first of John Fowles' published novels, which marked his success in literature. It is a psychological thriller that reinterprets numerous plots: from the myth of Hades and Persephone to Shakespeare's «The Tempest». Frederick, a modest and shy clerk, watches over the beautiful student Miranda. He is not just in love with her — he is obsessed. He is almost as obsessed with his collection of butterflies. Miranda is a rare specimen, a coveted prey. And then fate favors the collector. He wins a lot of money at the races, buys a van and a house in the wilderness with a large basement… Fowles narrates from the perspective of the kidnapper and the victim, playing with the readers' emotions. He confronts Good and Evil, beautiful and worthless, sublime and base. What will triumph, and what will remain in eternity? A new series of classics for fans of «The Highway. The Main Trend» in hardcover. Impeccable style, conciseness, tactile materials, colored endpapers, illustration on the edge. Read in the series: Daniel Keyes - «Flowers for Algernon» Ray Bradbury - «Dandelion Wine» John Fowles - «The Magus» - «The Collector» Markus Zusak - «The Book Thief» Milorad Pavić - «The Star Mandate. A Box for Stationery» Haruki Murakami - «The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle»